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    Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton Take the Stage at the DNC

    First Lady Michelle Obama got the spotlight last night and brought down a house full of more than 5000 delegates. We hear highlights and hear what's up for tonight.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 5, 2012 • 50m Listen

    First Lady Michelle Obama got the prime-time spotlight last night and brought down a house full of more than 5000 delegates. We hear some highlights and look at what’s up for tonight.

    To the Point is broadcasting live from the Democratic convention all week. You can find extended interviews, pictures and more at KCRW.org/election2012.

    Banner image: First Lady Michelle Obama waves before addressing the first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 4, 2012. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      First Lady Paints Personal Portrait of President

      At the Democratic convention in Charlotte last night, First Lady Michelle Obama told the story of a rise to the White House from humble origins without losing family values. Without ever mentioning Mitt and Ann Romney, she created an image of stunning contrasts.

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      23 min
    2. 23:07

      Bill Clinton to Take the Stage at the Democratic Convention

      Tonight, former President Bill Clinton will be the prime time speaker who nominates the current President Barack Obama for re-election. Republicans claim he'll just remind voters of better days. Is he a risky choice for prime time? Will he overshadow the man he'll nominate?

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      27 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0023 min

      First Lady Paints Personal Portrait of President

    2. 23:0727 min

      Bill Clinton to Take the Stage at the Democratic Convention

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